Any oil boiler recommendations, for part-time heat, would be appreciated!

sportbikerider78

Afternoon guys...first time poster.

I heat my 2000sqft home with high ceilings in central NY primarily with wood heat. However, when it is super cold <0F and we are out of town, we need a new oil boiler. My 25 yr old Utica boiler has seen better days.

Because this boiler will be used a couple of times a month in the winter, I'm not really worried about having the best performing efficiency, since I will not see the payback. I want a solid performer that will come on when I need it to come on...every time. Reliability is my primary concern without breaking bank. Cost is a concern. 1 income and 2 kids.

My needs are 75,000-100,000BTU. I would prefer to stay on the smaller side and run it more reguarly. The previous boiler was 105,000BTU and also heated the potable water. I have since installed a hot water heater and removed that need from the boiler system.

Thanks guys!

Robert O'Brien

Buderus G115

Danny Scully

Hot water or steam?

sportbikerider78

Hot water.

An air leak developed on the Utica,,,this was where the burner flange meets the boiler. It appears that it warped the boiler and has me a tad sketched out.
I bought the house 3 years ago and the boiler cuts in and out occasionally. I think it is time for a replacement, but it does not have any water leaks.

STEVEusaPA

sportbikerider78 said:

Hot water.

An air leak developed on the Utica,,,this was where the burner flange meets the boiler. It appears that it warped the boiler and has me a tad sketched out.

I've never heard of anything like that. Can you post a picture?